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Support and Maintenance - MCA branded Examiners Hub

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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03 Aug 2022 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) procuring support and maintenance services for the MCA branded Examiners Hub, valued at £17,500. This tender falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support, designated by the CPV code 72000000. The contract period is set to run from 27 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, with the procurement method being a direct approach through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract award was completed on 27 July 2022, and the tender period ended on 26 July 2022.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that excel in providing software development, consulting, and online support services, especially those familiar with remote examination solutions and navigating the challenges posed by social distancing, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Engaging with the MCA can foster business growth through potential collaborations in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance - MCA branded Examiners Hub

Notice Description

As per BC FIN-15-20-21, the MCA suspended face to face oral exams due to social distancing measures adopted by UKHSA guidelines at the start of the COVID pandemic. Since these measures were introduced, the Cognisco Online Examiners Hub was created which would address the issue of dealing with the backlog of Oral exams, resulting from COVID-19 lock-down.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45505e00-cfa2-4bf1-998b-48875fe0434c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/320d987c-20c4-4111-95e9-6673eb0399c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNISCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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